1. Are there any restrictions to how much a photo can be manipulated before it is placed in an ad?

No there are no restrictions to how much a photo can be manipulated before it is placed in an ad because the more photoshop an image is the more effective marketers think it will be. Ex. Mens health magazines want their cover picture to be very intense so they would try and edit their photos as much as possible to capture the consumer’s attention right away.

2. Do some media outlets (ex. National Geographic) have restrictions on photos they print in terms of editing?

Yes they have restrictions because they want consumers to get real images of what has been captured. National Geographic has been known for capturing pictures that are real and very clear to the viewer. Because of this, the editors try and do little editing to these photos to uphold their true photography.

3. Has there ever been a lawsuit or legal action surrounding a manipulated photo?

Yes a lawsuit surrounding a manipulated photo has been a man who modeled for a lawsuit company that covered the 9/11 crash. After the model took pictures, the photo had been manipulated and doctored to make it look like he was there during 9/11. The model then threatened to sue the lawsuit company because it was considered “commercial misappropriation”.

4. What is your opinion on images that are manipulated and published?

My opinion onimages that are manipulated and published is that sometimes there are limits to photo manipulation that are always crossed. I wish editors would reveal people who are real instead of photoshopped on their billboards to create a less self-consious environment for everyone.

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (Portuguese pronunciation: [nejˈmaʁ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ ˈsɐ̃tuj ˈʒũɲoʁ]; born 5 February 1992), commonly known as Neymar, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Brazilian national team, as a forward or winger.

At the age of 19, Neymar won the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year award, after coming third in 2010. He followed this up by winning it again in 2012. In 2011 Neymar received nominations for the FIFA Ballon d’Or, where he came 10th, and the FIFA Puskás Award, which he won. He is known for his acceleration, speed, dribbling and finishing. His playing style has earned him critical acclaim, with fans, media and former players drawing comparisons to Argentine forward Lionel Messi and former Brazil player Pelé, who has called Neymar “an excellent player”.

Neymar is a Brazilian international, having represented Brazil at Under-17, Under-20 and senior levels. On 10 August 2010, at the age of 18, he made his debut for the Seleção in a friendly match against the United States; he scored from a header in the 28th minute, contributing to Brazil’s 2–0 win. He was the top scorer of the 2011 South American Youth Championship with nine goals, including two in the final, in the 6–0 win against Uruguay, helping Brazil to win their 11th title in the competition.